Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager for Development Programmes
Recruitco · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
A 24 month fixed term contract in Pretoria for a skilled MEL professional to lead impact measurement and programme evaluation in a large development and job creation environment. You will drive evidence based decision making, manage complex data, and strengthen organisational learning. If you have over six years of MEL experience and a passion for using data to improve social impact, this role is worth exploring.
About the role
This is a 24 month fixed term contract for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to lead impact measurement, programme evaluation, knowledge management and evidence based decision making within a large development and job creation environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading evaluation activities, generating actionable insights, managing complex datasets, supporting programme improvement initiatives and strengthening organisational learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
- Design and manage programme and project evaluations
- Conduct impact assessments and outcome evaluations
- Analyse and visualise complex data sets
- Generate actionable insights and recommendations
- Produce technical reports, research outputs and learning products
- Support programme teams with performance measurement and results based management
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and institutional learning
- Manage evaluation service providers and consultants
- Support evidence based decision making through research and analysis
Application notes: The role is based in Pretoria and reports to the organisation through Recruitco. The position is EE/AA. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No application instructions or reference number were provided in the listing.
Requirements
- Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related field
- Honours or Master's degree advantageous
- 6+ years' experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning or Impact Measurement
- Experience evaluating development, economic development, donor funded or social impact programmes
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capability
- Advanced data analysis and reporting skills
- Experience engaging multiple stakeholders and service providers
- Exceptional report writing and presentation skills
- Ideal background includes monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, economic development, enterprise development, donor funded programmes, research and policy analysis, social impact assessment, results based management, and programme performance management
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
- Design and manage programme and project evaluations
- Conduct impact assessments and outcome evaluations
- Analyse and visualise complex data sets
- Generate actionable insights and recommendations
- Produce technical reports, research outputs and learning products
- Support programme teams with performance measurement and results based management
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and institutional learning
- Manage evaluation service providers and consultants
- Support evidence based decision making through research and analysis
Job details
- Organisation
- Recruitco
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (6+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Government & Public Sector
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you have solid experience in monitoring and evaluation within the development sector. When applying, highlight your hands on work with programme evaluations, data analysis, and report writing. Make sure your CV shows clear examples of how your work has improved programme outcomes. Since the listing mentions a 24 month fixed term contract in Pretoria, be ready to discuss your availability and willingness to commit to the full term. Use your cover letter to explain why you are passionate about using evidence and learning to drive sustainable impact. If you have experience with donor funded or economic development programmes, bring that to the forefront. Good luck with your application.
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